Category: Art
The News From Rocky Neck Courtesy Judy Robinson Cox
photo by Tom Robinson-Cox
Rocky Neck members recently enjoyed Artist in Residence, Kathy Soles’ closing presentation at the Residency Studio.
July 6 – August 6 : Kathy Minhsin Liao
Open Studio Hours this week
Friday 7/15, 4-8pm and Sunday 7/17, 4-8pm
Concentric, 60"x71", oil on canvas, 2010
Duality is a theme that repeatedly makes its way into my work. Having spent my childhood in Taiwan, I am strongly influenced by my dual Chinese and Japanese heritage. Coming to America, I found my deeply held beliefs being constantly re-evaluated, challenged, and sometimes compromised. My work is a medium for me to revisit and gain new understanding from my immigration experience. My creativity is fueled by direct observation. My work is driven by the fascination with perceptual and visual experience of light and space. I am constantly seeking new ways to create an illusionistic space through an exploration of of lines, shapes, color and through the visceral act of painting, scraping and collaging materials. I draw upon images of the people, objects, and places that I observe and identify with on a personal level. These images and ideas are given substance and transformed through my painting and printmaking practices. I’ve received a BFA in Painting from University of Washington and MFA Painting degree from Boston University.
Simply Looking, Looking Simple: oil paintings
by Claudia Kaufman
Last Day, Tuesday, July 19
Claudia Kaufman
Contemporary realist painter Claudia Kaufman’s "Simply Looking: Looking Simple," the third in the Rocky Neck Gallery Summer Artist Series, opens Wednesday, July 6 and runs until Tuesday, July 19. A reception for the artist will be held Saturday, July 9, from 5-8 p.m. Kaufman will give a talk at about 7pm where she will show slides that show the steps involved in creating an acurately realistic painting. The public is invited.
Kaufman lives in Marblehead and is a member of the North Shore, Rockport, and Marblehead Art Associations and the Copley Society of Art. Her work has been shown in many Boston area exhibitions. She worked as a commercial artist in New York City followed by a career as marketing executive/creative director of a national healthcare technology company.
She studied painting at the School of the Museum of Fine arts in Boston, Mass College of Art and most recently completed a post baccalaureate residency program in painting at Brandeis University.
As a contemporary realist painter, my works are studies in observation — still lifes of familiar objects that are deceptively simple, yet complex. In the studio setting, I challenge myself to translate the perceived three-dimensional world to a 2D field by observing and capturing the conditions of light, form, color and space through the painterly properties of oil paint. Stopping short of photo-realism, I work to keep the signs of my hand and brushstroke in my work and am particularly intrigued by the drama of light, transparency, reflection and shadows.
—Claudia Kaufman
Through July 22 : Laureen Maher at Khan Studio/Good Morning Gloucester Gallery
See photos of opening reception on Good Morning Gloucester
Out of Snacks, oil painting by Laureen Mahler
The next guest artist at Khan Studio and the Good Morning Gloucester Gallery will be painter and stylist, Laureen Maher. Laureen, who lives in East Gloucester and owns and operates the Beauty Bar at 12 Parker Street in Gloucester, will be exhibiting her landscapes, florals and portraits of local rock stars series of oil paintings in a show entitled "Brushworks". Her exhibit runs from July 8-22nd with an Opening Reception on Sunday, July 10th from 6:00 to 9:00pm. Laureen was first inspired to paint 9 years ago after she moved to East Gloucester from Melrose and saw the collection of paintings by Robert Gruppe’ at The Studio. She is working on an ongoing series of paintings of the local rock stars of Cape Ann. Laureen is very excited to be exhibiting on Rocky Neck, as this is where she was first inspired to paint. Come by and welcome Laureen to Rocky Neck and the Good Morning Gloucester Gallery.
Ellen Lefavour Khan Studio
www.khanstudiointernational.com
857-891-9054 khanstudio@comcast.net
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Kids needed to create art for Burnham’s Field garden
Kids needed to create art for Burnham’s Field garden
This Friday, Art Haven and the new Burnham’s Field Community Garden are teaming up to invite kids to paint a beautiful mural and vegetable “sculptures” to decorate the garden. The art workshop is free and open to children of all ages.
Burnham’s Field is the largest green space in central Gloucester. Many, many people will be able to enjoy the public art being created by these Gloucester kids.
The workshop will take place this Friday, July 15, from 4 to 5:30 at Art Haven, 180B Main Street in Gloucester. Kids must be accompanied by a parent.
Questions? Call Dawn at Art Haven.
180B Main Street
Gloucester MA
978-283-3888
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Annis Squam, 1817
Edmund M. Blunt/©Fredrik D. BodinEdmund March Blunt (1770–1862) published and printed the first book of sailing directions in the United States, the American Coast Pilot, in 1796. This Annis Squam chart is from the 9th edition of Coast Pilot and measures 9×5 inches – a tidy size for both large commercial and smaller sailing vessels. At the top in red are what I believe to be fish drying racks. Below Annis Squam, the chart shows the “White Sand Hills” of Coffin’s Beach. I’m excited to have this restored and superbly colored treasure in my gallery.
“The American Coast Pilot, containing the courses and distances between the principal harbours, capes and headlands, from Passamaquoddy through the gulph of Florida, with directions for sailing into the same, describing the soundings, bearings of the light-houses and beacons from the rocks, shoals, ledges, through the south and east channels, and the settings of the currents, with the latitudes of the principal harbours on the coast, together with a tide table, by Edmund M. Blunt; corrected and improved by the most experienced pilots in the United States.” – Edmund Blunt
Printed archivally from a scan of the original map. Negative # AM11-001 (not for navigation)
Fred Bodin
Bodin Historic Photo
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Art exhibited July 15-30 • Art reception Friday, July 15 6:30-8:30pm • Madfish Gallery 5 • 77 Rocky Neck Ave • Gloucester, MA
Gloucester, MA: From July 15-30 Madfish Art Galleries is please to present Jamais vu, an exhibition of art by Stéphanie Williams. Held in Madfish Gallery number 5, there will be an informal reception with treats and wine this Friday, July 15 from 6:30-8:30pm (before the Prince tribute band, Lovesexxy live at the Madfish). The reception will be a chance to meet the artist, mingle with art lovers at all of the local galleries, and enjoy a reading by Margaret Young, a poet from Beverly, MA.
Born in France, a teacher, designer, beekeeper, and an emerging artist, Stéphanie Williams (currently living in Beverly) fell in love with the Cape Ann area over a decade ago. She is pleased to be showing her work in the famed Rocky Neck Art Colony.
The works on display represent Williams extensive travels, where she is never without her sketchbook. These humble journals hold some of her fondest memories and the watercolors displayed are samples of such vagabondages. As for her new paintings, she uses the wax of her own bees, oil paint and graphite, penciling, brushing, wiping, and carving. None of the work exhibited has been shown before and represents a new direction for Williams just as her new life as a mother.
This past May, Margaret Young’s second collection of poetry, Almond Town, was published by Bright Hill Press. She teaches creative writing at Endicott College and lives in Beverly.
Also on display will be pottery by Williams’ friend, Lyn Black, a potter originally from South Africa. Black “is grateful for all that has influenced her, and eager to experience and share more through her life and art.”
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“Art, Rocks!” Better Late Than Never! Rockport 09/04/2010
“Art, Rocks!”
Better Late Than Never!
I received an email a few weeks ago from a 10 year old boy who when he was nine years old at the time he found one of my “Art,Rocks!” a Rock that I left at T-Wharf in Rockport on 09/04/2010. I think that was about 9 months ago. I remember leaving it there after having a cup of coffee and watching the Lobstermen get ready for their day. About 5am. I always wonder about the ones I leave that don’t get reported back to the email I leave on them. Currently the last three that I’ve left in the past two weeks that I never gave notice on GMG Have not been reported back. Which is fine. In this world we live in now, maybe people think there is a catch too this thing. Maybe they think I want money for it. Emails like Coopers who found it is payment enough! I will never ask anything for them. An email would be nice but, If I don’t get a response that’s fine too! Mystery and fantasy is what makes life! isn’t it?
Here’s the email from Cooper and Photos of the “Art, Rock!” He found! Who could ask for anything more?!!!! Thanks Cooper!
Am I a little weird? Maybe! 🙂
from Cooper;
Dear mr or mrs frontiero. I picked up one of your pictures of the motif in a parking lot in rockport on 9-4-2010. I am very sorry not to get back to you sooner. I am a 10 year old boy and I’m in fourth grade at st johns in Beverly Massachusetts . I picked it up when i was nine with my aunt and little sister delaney who is now 6. That is my lucky rock because that day I won a contest at bearskin neck country store. You are a beautiful artist. Sincerely , Cooper
I’m Not a Writer, so please forgive any errors! 🙂
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Teen Artist Guild Gallery Opening July 16th At Art Haven
Hey Joey!! Hope you’re doing well and enjoying the summertime 🙂 Just wanted to let you know that to go along with this Saturday’s block party we’re going to be opening our new Teen Artist Guild gallery where The Hive gallery used to be! Now the students you’ve been seeing every week at the Farmer’s Market and, most recently, at Nights on the Neck, will have a permanent gallery space in our studio. The opening will be on Saturday night from 7-10 and it’s going to be a lot of fun!
www.teenartistguild.worpress.com
Cheers,
Dawn
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Yeah, Sunrise Yesterday Didn’t Suck :)
If any of you want these printed you can contact EJ at our Good Morning Gloucester Gallery On Rocky Neck and she will print one up for you. contact her here
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2011 Magnolia Art Show Slide Show From Joe Lentini
Click the photo below to see Joe’s fantastic Slide Show
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Barefoot at Rockport, Celebrating Fashion as Art July 28th
On July 28th, Art comes alive in a day long celebration, Barefoot at Rockport. Barefoot at Rockport is a showcase for independent local and national designers, and boutiques. It’s a day of shopping, wine tasting, a showcase for our artisan food designers, and stylists. it’s a fashion exhibit at one of New England’s most notable art associations, the Rockport Art Association and a fashion show and exclusive cocktail party all set against the back drop of the jewel of the north shore, Rockport MA.
EVENT SCHEDULE
12-4PM Designer Showcase and Trunk Show, Shalin Liu Performance Center
2-4PM Exhibit and Reception, Rockport Art Association
7-10PM Fashion Show & Cocktail Party, Shalin Liu Performance Center
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Two Tugs Tied Together. Two Takes.
Two Tugs Tied Together. Two Takes.
Say that three times fast.
For more on Tugboats and some cool Tugboat Art check out the Sites below!
http://bowsprite.wordpress.com/
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New Millennium Art by Joe Lentini
Hi Joey,
If you could let people know that these are for sale and post my email that would be great
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Susan O’Leary’s Magnolia Art Show Entry 2011
Magnolia Art Show
34th Annual Art Show
1 Lexington Ave. Gloucester (Magnolia)
Saturday, July 09, 2011 10am to 7pm
Sunday, July 10, 2011 10am to 4pm
Susan O’Leary’s Entry
Sassy Eco Bag with “Art, Rocks!” Style Sketches.
Susan O’Leary, Designer
Custom Crafted Eco Bags
Save the Earth and look Sassy, too!!
978-697-5252
http://www.sassyecobags.com
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Opening Night Magnolia Art Show at 1 Lexington Ave. Gloucester (Magnolia) From Krista Queeney
Hi Joey,
Tonight was the opening night of the Magnolia Art Show at 1 Lexington Ave. Gloucester (Magnolia). We have some beautiful art work for sale this year from artists all around the North Shore. I took some photos if you are interested in sharing them with your readers. We are open Saturday July 9th from 10:00 a.m – 7:00 p.m and Sunday the 10th from 10:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m.
Thank you,
Krista Queeney
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Photo Show Reception of Stephanie Vieira — this Saturday July 9th 1-3 PM in Rockport
Hi Joey,
Folks are invited to meet Stephanie Vieira and enjoy her Photo Show Reception in the Gallery of the Rockport’s UU church, 4 Cleaves St, Saturday, July 9th, 1-3 PM. The theme is Cape Ann’s natural beauty. Many recall her amazing lightening photo.
Thanks for spreading the word!
Amy Shapiro
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Stephanie Vieira Photography Exhibition at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Rockport Saturday
Gloucester resident Stephanie Vieira will be having an opening reception for her solo photography exhibition at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Rockport Saturday afternoon from 1pm to 3pm. This collection of nature photographs features the beauty of Cape Ann and emphasizes its hidden and often overlooked scenery.
The reception is open to all. Light refreshments will be served.
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High Tide at Rockport Front Beach on the 4th.
And then Rubber Duck burnt her eyebrows off at the bonfire. Live like a ham …
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ARTISTS GET YOUR COLORS OUT! THE DOWNTOWN GLOUCESTER BLOCK PARTY POSTER CONTEST NEEDS YOU!
Our Gloucester Block Party Series needs a dynamic poster! Artist can submit any media to the Good Morning Gloucester site for online voting right now!
The contest and voting ends August 1. Joe Ciaramitaro will run a poll and winner will be announced in Good Morning Gloucester.
· Win dinner for two at awesome Alchemy!
Posters should be 8 ½” X 11 for duplications contain the following information arranged as artists like:
· Downtown Gloucester Block Party
· Third Saturday of the Month
· August 20 September 17
· 6 to 11 pm
· “Free” “Outdoor Dining” “Street Performers” “Music” “Fun for All Ages” – or some arrangement of these (quotes not needed). Give us your own ideas too.
Submit a photo of your entry to: goodmorninggloucester@yahoo.com In addition please bring the original hard copy to the Art Haven, 180B Main Street, so folks can see the posters up close and we can display the winner. In both cases include your name and contact information.
Get creative, get zany – capture the spirit of your fantastic
Downtown Gloucester Block Party!
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Rockport Bonfire: Before and After
Rubber Duck took her kids to the bonfire the day before:
And Les Bartlett posted this unbelievable next morning shot on his website:
Be sure to click through the photo to go to Les’s “Follow The Gleam” website and see the larger slideshow of the morning after the bonfire as well as his amazing series on granite and quarries. In the embers slideshow, third photo in, may be the elusive green flash. The heat from a bonfire might assist the presence of a green flash.
Try and line up the sun, the breakwater, the boat, the embers, oh, and cue perfect sunrise. It is shots like this that make you just roll over and go back to sleep and let someone who knows what they are doing take the shot.
By the way, has anyone seen Rubber Duck? Haven’t seen her since the bonfire. I hope she isn’t a little rubber puddle down at Back Beach.
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Good Harbor Beach, 1930
Good Harbor Beach, 1930 Alice M. Curtis/©Fredrik D. BodinAs summer takes hold and hot weather becomes the norm, I think of this photograph, taken at the Brier Neck end of Good Harbor Beach. It looks hazy, hot, and humid. Details of the Back Shore and Moorland Hotel are lost in the haze. Beach goers seek out the water and hide in the shade. The number of umbrellas makes me think they knew about the effects of too much sun.
Printed from the original 5×7 inch glass negative in my darkroom. Negative # A8357-048
Fred Bodin
Bodin Historic Photo
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